Freedom Network documented at least 142 cases of violations against journalists and media professionals between November 2024 and September 2025, a nearly 60 per cent rise from the previous year. In the watchdog's framework, "violations" include physical assaults, legal cases, harassment and
Freedom Network's "Impunity Report 2024" reported that the year 2024 emerged as one of the deadliest years for Pakistan after multiple target killings with the government doing little to save mediapersons.